Question

read the following passage from childe harolds pilgrimage by lord byron then answer the questions.
whilome in albions isle there dwelt a youth,
who ne in virtues ways did take delight;
but spent his days in riot most uncouth,
and vexd with mirth the drowsy ear of night.
ah, me! in sooth he was a shameless wight,
sore given to revel and ungodly glee;
few earthly things found favour in his sight
save concubines and carnal companie,
and flaunting wassailers of high and low degree.

1. which characteristic of the byronic hero is most evident in childe harold’s description in the passage?

a. love for solitude and nature

b. heroic bravery and noble intentions

c. rebellion against society and indulgence in hedonistic pleasures

d. strong adherence to social norms and expectations from society

Explanation:

To determine the correct option, analyze each choice against the passage:

• Option a: The passage describes the youth spending time in riot and with carnal company, not solitude or nature. Eliminate a.
• Option b: The youth is "shameless", "ungodly", and into revelry, not brave or noble. Eliminate b.
• Option c: The youth "spent his days in riot", "given to revel and ungodly glee", and prefers concubines/carnal company, showing rebellion against societal (moral/virtuous) norms and indulging in hedonistic (pleasure - seeking) activities. This matches.
• Option d: The youth does not adhere to social norms (he is "shameless", "ungodly", etc.). Eliminate d.

Answer:

c. Rebellion against society and indulgence in hedonistic pleasures